University Passions

The first days had passed, and they were starting to find their bearings. The

hat they would be roommates for the rest of the year, news that delighted them both. They

moving a box full of art supplies. "It's always

d it'll be nice to be able to talk ab

ell me a little more about yo

passionate about political science. I grew up in a poor family, so I had to work

art. I hope to become a recognized artist one

r families, and their first impressions of college. They laughed an

g to Alice, "I think we're goi

d nodded. "Yes,

he rooms in the library. They worked on their management project, and

g," said Émilie, putting out her thin

plied, smiling. "We

n the freshness of the night. The campus was calm, the

idence?" proposed Bruno. "It's late, an

ent, then nodded. "Yes, th

lives and their ambitions. Bruno appreciated Emilie's company. She was

o turned to her. "I had a good evening. Work

ile on his lips. "Thank you fo

each other, before Émilie leaned forward and dep

leasant warmth spread in

e hall of his residence. Another student, Tom, seemed t

his cinema, Tom," says David, his ca

ed, his face red with anger. "You think that because you c

or. If you have a problem with me, say

ance," Tom spat. "You thin

e students watching the scene with interest. Chloé,

herself between the two young men. "Ther

e right. It's not worth it." He turned to Tom. "If you sti

lking away in a bad mood. Chloe to

ned?" she a

situation. I didn't pay attention to his running comment, and he th

more careful, David. People here don't know y

ently squeezing Chloe's hand

urther. "Come on, let's go get some

a quiet corner. David appreciated Chloe's presence. She

aking a sip of his coffee. "That's not the

h a smile. "People will come to

d, grateful

discovering more about each other. Their bond grew strong

confide in each other. Alice talked about Profess

listening attentively. "Do you thi

pproachable and willing to help his stud

'll get there, Alice. You h

nk you, Chloe. And you, how

ferent from what I imagined, in a good way. He

id. "It's good to see you fou

feeling closer and closer. They knew they could count on

tion, and he couldn't wait to see where it would take them. Émilie, for her part, felt safe

The university promised to be an intense and unforgettable experience for each of them. They wer